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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1957
Page
5
Fragmentary notes reference discussions about funding and a wall related project. Mentions include a president, possible next year construction, a committee, and concerns over large sums. Details are damaged and names and places are largely unreadable.
First Methodist Church hosted the first in a winter piano recital series presented by Miss Johnson. About 60 attendees enjoyed a varied program featuring Sylvia Schuelder, Peter McLauphin, Douglas Mather, Mary Dorman, Janet Chaffee, Sharon McCray, Shirley Diemer, Staley Diemer, Paula Meerdink, James McCray, Dianne Raskowski, Carolyn Brundage, Roskowski, Meerdink, and a guest accordionist Leah Blakeslee. The event concluded with homemade candies for attendees.
A large Spring Creek PTA meeting focused on how county welfare agencies work to protect children. Speakers John Spachioviack and Miss Knapp explained the probation and family service roles, with room 2 and room 1 receiving attendance and participation awards. Parents and staff attended from Warren County and nearby areas.
The annual roll call meeting of the Womens Christian Temperance Union drew 18 members and one guest at the First Methodist Church. Mrs Bennink led the business session with a Praise reading from Psalm 107, a poem titled Give Thanks, and prayers. A Pratil Union certificate was awarded for adding 11 new members in the past year. tribute paid to Miss Margaret MacDonald. Plans discussed for a Christmas party at Mrs Whiteleys on December 10.
The Geneva Circle of the Presbyterian Church met this morning at Mrs Fronten Persons home on East Main Street with 10 members present. Devotions on In What Spirit were led by Mrs Olin Bracken Sr. Business session run by Mrs Al Vanssens planned the annual bonar for this Thursday and the Women’s Association Christmas screen dinner on December 4. Mrs Porter Auer led the United Nations study and group discussion.
Mrs. Lawrence C. Nichols of 413 South Center street chaired a large BPW gathering with a tureen dinner at 190. Guests Mrs. Sarah Zaluneck and Mrs. A. Hillstrom attended. Hillstrom showed slides from Sweden and Europe, while Nichols won the attendance prize and Mrs. Thompson received a special prize. Plans for the December 9 Moose Club Christmas party were announced with 6:30 timing and gift exchanges, and reservations due by December 2.
More than 180 persons attended the home of Mr and Mrs G J Follett on a Sunday afternoon for an open house marking the Folletts sixty years of marriage. The event was hosted by their daughter in law Mrs Hazen Follett with help from grandchildren and Carter Hill Ladies Aid. Among the guests was their son Cecil Follett of Lexington Virginia.
A daughter was born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs William Keppel of Edinword at Cony Memorial Hospital. A son was born last night to Mr and Mrs Edward Lewis of Elgin at Corry Memorial Hospital. A son was born early this morning to Mr and Mrs Robert Donnell of Clymer at Corry Memorial Hospital.
Lieutenant Commander Sheldon Potter spoke to the Kiwanis Club on the Navy and Nuclear Power, comparing U.S. and Russian strength and future prospects. Electricians Mate First Class Richard Rhodes assisted. Directors met at Ray Weber’s home to plan officers for the Governor’s training conference in Titusville next Sunday. Christmas tree sale pins were outlined with Leo AI named general chairman.
Mrs W Brown entertained the Readers at her West Church street home yesterday afternoon. A brief business session was led by president Mrs Bertha Stockton with roll call answered by Thanksgiving verses. Mrs George Nagel led a Mexico talk. Dessert was served and the next meeting hosts the Christmas party on December 9 with Mrs W E Phillips at 39 West Congress Street.
Mrs William Proctor entertained at her home on R D 3 Saturday from 2 to 4 in honor of her son Billy who celebrated his third birthday on Friday. There were 11 boys and elrs in attendance with 10 mothers. The youngsters enjoyed a peanut hunt and games while the mothers halted. Later the hostess assisted by Mrs Robert Bailey and Mrs Dale Inman, fed decorated birthday cake.
The Spring Breet Sportsmen's Club will host a pancake supper tomorrow evening at Weat Spring Creek Town Hall from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. A movie will be shown, and club members seek funds to replenish their treasury for completing a new clubhouse at the foot of Turner Hill. Howard Johnson of Spring Creek urged attendance, noting a nominal fee.
John Decker master for Corry Grange No. 85 led last night’s meeting at the Grange Hall Park Street with about 30 members present. Plans were set for a pie social and get-together Saturday at 70, those not solicited to bring sandwiches. Carl Fullom was elected to the executive board and the lecturer’s program featured several readings by Grange members.
The Corry Navy Mothers Club met on Center street with first vice commander Mrs. John Giimore in charge. Arrangements were made to send a bushel of apples to the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie for Thanksgiving. Tentative plans for a Christmas party on December 16 were discussed. Guests enjoyed Dutch treat ice cream sundaes at Jansen's. The next meeting is December 2 with ice cream and hot chocolate, favors of balloons and lollipops for guests, and Master Billy received many gifts.
About 20 YMCA Auxiliary members met in the new building on North Center Street. President Mrs William Leaby led the session which approved purchasing several cooling utensils. Tentative art show arrangements were made for February. Mrs William A Gumbleton led devotions. A cookie exchange and coffee were served by the committee.
Investigators report evidence of fire in debris from the Pan American Stratocruiser that sank in the Pacific ten days ago with 44 aboard. It is unclear whether the fire occurred in flight or after impact. Debris was shipped to San Francisco for FAA style examinations, with remains of 19 victims and 14 wreckage cartons.
Police report vandals struck last night near Tisa Avenue and First Street, removing hubcaps from Auto Sales and damaging vehicles. Gene Crusher of Corry and Wilbur Harned of Dunkirk reported trunk or body damage with some parts stolen or damaged, while officers noted a half-finished break in on some cars and recovered skirt pieces nearby.
Continuation notes from Page One describe a three year lighting program with plans to illuminate residential and business districts. The main drawback is lack of available manpower and funding will determine which plan is chosen and implemented promptly in 1958.
The Erie County Planning Board authorized hiring a planning director after rejecting survey bids. Of nine applicants, five are foreign and four are US. The plan director will coordinate county surveys and work with professional consultants as needed. Seven of nine board members attended the three hour meeting including Anderson of Corry and two from Morris Knowles consulting firm with James Pickford of Commerce.
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